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Posted 24 days ago

Front End - Supervisor Full Time Front End

@ Thrifty Foods

Sidney, British Columbia

1+ years experience
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Overview

Thrifty Foods, part of Sobeys Inc., is hiring a full-time Front-End Supervisor to lead the front-end department and its staff. The role coaches and develops employees, supervises the department, covers for the Department Manager when absent, and works evenings and weekends. Experience is a minimum of 12 months with a high school diploma.

Responsibilities:

  • Coach and develop front-end staff
  • Supervise the department and act as go-to person
  • Monitor sales data, inventory and pricing accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with SOP, OH&S and food safety
  • Schedule breaks and departmental activities

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum 12 months experience
  • Full knowledge of department operations
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistancePaid time offParental leaveStock options
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Source type not verified · sobeys

Employer posting date
2026-10-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentRetail
Experience1+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount

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Located in beautiful BC, we are focused on food, driven by our fresh expertise and supported by superior customer service. We proudly contribute to the communities in which we work and live through sponsorships, donations big and small, and our Smile Card Fundraising Program. At Thrifty Foods, we strive to create an engaging work environment with great benefits, career development and growth opportunities. What you will love about working at Thrifty Foods: Our reputation for customer service excellence Ongoing career development opportunities and scholarships Flexibility in scheduling Fast-paced environment Competitive wages Competitive benefits

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Located in beautiful BC, we are focused on food, driven by our fresh expertise and supported by superior customer service. We proudly contribute to the communities in which we work and live through sponsorships, donations big and small, and our Smile Card Fundraising Program. At Thrifty Foods, we strive to create an engaging work environment with great benefits, career development and growth opportunities. What you…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1977
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Job description
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready to start fresh?
The Front-End Supervisor is responsible to ensure a superior customer service experience by coaching, and developing friendly, well-trained staff. The Supervisor will supervise the department and staff and act as the go to person in the absence of the Department Manager and Assistant. The Supervisor will foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.
Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
• Always keep work area clean and presentable
• Remain current with weekly and in-store specials
• Ensure accurate labeling of products through adherence to company pricing strategies
• Foster a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit
• Run, monitor and analyze sales data reports
• Monitor and ensure compliance with SOP, OH&S, food safety and other corporate initiatives
• Monitor execution of company inventory control procedures
• Lead department in accordance with company presentation standards
• Act as the departmental "go-to" person in charge of department, when required
• Recruit, train, develop, motivate and coach employees, and provide regular feedback to support the department leadership team
• Schedule and monitor breaks, back-ups, and other departmental activities
• Participate in the final inventory calculations
• Follow store lock-up procedures, when required
• Other duties as required

What you bring to the table:
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
Education
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 12 months experience

Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

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